Privileged Access Management (PAM) Analyst
Company: Bank of America
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common
purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of
every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and
delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders
every day. Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive
Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an
inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent,
supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial
wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an
impact in the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to
an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based
attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility
for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific
considerations. At Bank of America, you can build a successful
career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join
us! Global Information Security (GIS) is responsible for protecting
bank information systems, confidential and proprietary data, and
customer information. GIS develops the bank’s Information Security
strategy and policy, manages the Information Security program,
identifies and addresses vulnerabilities and operates a global
security operations center that monitors, detects and responds to
cybersecurity incidents. Within GIS, Identity and Access Management
(IAM) is a security discipline that enables the right individuals
to access the right resources at the right times and in the right
context. IAM addresses the mission-critical need to ensure
appropriate access to the resources across increasingly
heterogeneous technology environments, and to meet increasingly
rigorous compliance requirements. Role Description: This role is
primarily responsible for ensuring that relevant Privileged Access
Controls are adequately enforced across platforms and applications
to comply with IAM Standard. Partner with PAM Governance leads to
ensure that Privileged Access Controls are appropriately measured,
reported and governed. Apply industry PAM best practices,
templates, and documentation while also proposing improvements
based on practical knowledge. Document and convey PAM related
requirements to technology partners to build/implement enhanced PAM
solutions that are efficient, effective, and modern and able to
result in material risk reduction in sustainable manner.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop PAM requirements that
iteratively support long term PAM modernization and transformation
(covers Process, Data and Technology aspects). Provide education to
team members and technology partners regarding the proposed changes
to PAM controls. Partners with the policy governance team for
socialization and publication of proposed changes to the PAM
Standard. Required Qualifications: 3 years relevant hands-on
experience in PAM in complex and heterogenous technology
environment. Deep experience with Linux, Windows, Cloud scale
Identity, Access Management (Single Sign-On, Multi Factor
Authentication), Authorization services or design and architecture
of PAM services Deep knowledge of bank financial practices and
policies and ability to adapt to fast changing environment Working
level experience with IAM platforms such as Ping Identity, Active
Directory OpenLDAP, OpenDJ Experience in consumption of Web Service
APIs such as JSON / XML Hands on experience and involvement in
large and complex projects. Expertise: Expert level knowledge of
privileged access management methodologies and techniques for
on-prem and Cloud implementation. Expert level knowledge of
authentication platforms such as Active Directory, LDAP, Kerberos,
LDAP, Radius. Expert knowledge of PAM related tools which support
session proxy, vaulting, just-in-time provision, integration with
service management tool would be an advantage. Deep security
knowledge which covers core technology infrastructure (network,
storage, servers, databases, etc.) identity management and
application security practice. Deep knowledge on Federation
platforms or protocols such as Oauth, OpenID, SAML, WS-Fed, etc.
Good knowledge and understanding of PAM-specific laws, rules, and
regulations within the financial services sector. Proficient in
Microsoft Office suite of products with ability to quickly analyze
and synthesize large volumes of data. Familiarity with security
standards such as NIST, ISO/EC, FFIEC. Takes accountability for
addressing PAM risks. Proactively identify risk and ways to
continuously enhance and improve BAC’s PAM controls. Implement and
take decisive actions in finding solutions. Drives towards intended
outcomes. Engage senior management to provide factual, transparent,
and timely reporting on existing and emerging PAM or information
security risks. Active participation in GIS IAM/PAM forums
including but not limited to Monthly IAM Stakeholder Forum and
Control Owner Forum for standard and Single Process Inventory (SPI)
enhancements. Supports audit issues for closure and sustainability.
Shift: 1st shift (United States of America) Hours Per Week: 40 Pay
Transparency details US - DC - Washington - 1800 K St NW - 1800 K
Street NW (DC1842), US - MA - Boston - 100 Federal St - 100 Federal
St Lp (MA5100) Pay and benefits information Pay range $78,200.00 -
$137,700.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on
experience, education and skill set. Discretionary incentive
eligible This role is eligible to participate in the annual
discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual
discretionary award based on their overall individual performance
results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their
line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the
Company. Benefits This role is currently benefits eligible. We
provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off,
resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine
impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and
the communities we serve.
Keywords: Bank of America, East Hartford , Privileged Access Management (PAM) Analyst, IT / Software / Systems , Boston, Connecticut
